Web Banner

Here is a fun web banner I worked on. 

Note** This banner has been created while employed and under art direction at BancVue. I only take credit for the design of the banner, not the design or programming of the site itself. 

Finally learning how to truly use this thing...

Last week I began taking photography lessons. A quote from the instructor on day one was "Every day is a gift & a new opportunity to learn something new!"

Web Design

EVB went through some rebranding and needed to refresh their site. My role was to implement their new brand and freshen up their web presence.

Before

 View their live site

Note** This was created while employed and under art direction at BancVue. I take no credit for the programming of the site.

Taking shapes on tangents...

I'm working on a logo that does not relate to this at all, but I couldn't help myself to explore the possibilities of these shapes. They are still complicated, but I think there is some potential. Sticking them in my back pocket until a later date.

VOTE for me!

I have entered a logo in the NBPA logo challenge. Help decide the winners vote for me today!

4 Weeks till I conquer my 1st 26.2!

And the winner is...

I am excited to announce that my logo has been chosen for the 2015 Manitowoc Jaycees Beer Lover's Brewfest! 

Week of inspiration...

Last night I attended AIGA Austin's Under The Radar, lecture series featuring Trina Bentley. Trina is an award-winning designer and founder of Make & Matter. A few of the takeaways from her presentation were:

1. Observe everything everyday
2. Resource build
3. Make your method
4. Make Magic
5. Forget stress & expectation
6. Be reckless, break the rules, throw out constraints
7. Get crazy to get creative

"Commit to yourself and your work as a creative"

"GOOD WORK = GOOD WORK" 
(this means if you produce good work then other good projects will land on your lap to work on)

Ultimately Trina had great work and great words of wisdom. Very inspiring.

Tomorrow morning I will be headed to hear Chris McCray, speak at Creative Mornings Austin.

Late night brainstorming

Logo upgrade

Finally submitted the Spartan Family Tree!

Only requirement is that the design includes all 4 of the BancVue patch values.

Brewfest Logo Contest

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The garbage pile...

Final touches on the tri suit

Ideation for new logo

Hot off the press - Business Cards

New Freelance underway...

Working on a graphic for an upcoming event...

Creating a 14er Badge

My recent climb of the 14er, Mt. Elbert in Colorado inspired me to create a badge to remind me of the accomplishments made on that amazing trip.

Hiked my 1st 14er, Mt. Elbert 14,433ft, Colorado

Team Inspiration Is Born at BancVue

A couple months ago my coworker, Jorge Madrigal and myself began to brainstorm ways we could bring our creative team closer, as well as ignite creativity and inspire everyone to inspire each other. We like to say "inspire you to inspire me." Jorge had already been working with ideas for a team blog and we thought it would be awesome to role it out with a team breakfast around the topic of "inspiration." Jorge Madrigal, Nick Marcotte, and myself planned and executed the entire event. The morning turned out to be a huge success and a great team bonding event. This was just the beginning, we hope to lead various other events for the team including design competitions, after-hours workshops, lunches, and etc. I am so excited to be a part of this new creative venture at our company and eager to see what is in store for the future.